Indigenous Peoples Day and Columbus Day weekend on The Coast brings with it perfectly-fall festivals, outdoor events and scenic tours. Stroll cobblestone byways and enjoy special deals at the annual Columbus Day sidewalk sale on Bowen's Wharf where you'll find great deals on unique items from area shops; or laugh the weekend away at Rogue Island Comedy Festival. 

Our picks for the weekend are below.

Long Weekend Picks

Think: a comedy fest, Bowen's Wharf sidewalk sale, a goat hike, road races, foliage harbor cruises and more. 

Rogue Island Comedy Festival

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Where:
Varies
When:
October 9th - 14th

Laugh your way through Columbus Day weekend at Rogue Island Comedy Festival, the area's bi-annual comedy festival featuring four days of comedy shows on Wednesday, October 9th - Monday, October 14th.

Shows will take place at four locations this season: Ragged Island Brewing Co.Jane Pickens Theater, Top of Pelham, Firehouse Theater and The Wayfinder.

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Columbus Day Sidewalk Sale

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Where:
Bowen's Wharf
When:
Starting October 11th
Cost:
Free

Walk around Bowen's Wharf for great deals on end-of-summer items and additions to your fall wardrobe from the shops along the waterfront, from October 11th - 14th, 2024.

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Bowen's Wharf

 

Goat Hikes at Simmons Farm

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Where:
Simmons Farm, 1942 W Main Road, Middletown
When:
Friday, October 8 & Saturday, October 9th
Cost:
$10 - $40

When nature calls (literally), head over to Simmons Farm in Middletown for a two-hour goat hike around the historic family-owned farm. Led by farmer Karla and her crew of adventurous, spirited goats, you'll get your own goat to walk on a leash along the designated trail. Stop along the way to feed your goat a treat and to take in stunning views of the preserved farmland, and conclude your journey with a cup of hot chocolate.

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Simmons Farm Goat Hike

 

Young Family Farm Apple Fest

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Where:
Young Family Farm
When:
October 12th & 13th (rain date: 10/14)

Apple picking, fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, pick-your-own pumpkins and all things fall at the annual Young Family Farm Autumn Fall Fest. Happening the weekend of October 12th & 13th (rain date: 10/14), from 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

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2024 Amica Newport Marathon + Half Marathon

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Where:
Begins at Easton's Beach
When:
Sunday, October 13th 2024

The Amica Newport Marathon was recently voted as having the "Best Half Marathon" and "Best Race Swag" in the Northeast by Competitor Magazine. The course is simply astounding: winding ocean-side roads, miles of waterfront views, and sweeping vistas of the grand mansions along Bellevue Avenue.

Amica Newport Marathon

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ONGOING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Whether you prefer to toast to the season indoors, or get outside to feel the Autumn-infused ocean breeze, The Coast has just the thing.

Fireside Tours at Rail Explorers

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When: Through Early November
WhereRail Explorers USA

Enjoy pedal-powered ride along the Southern Circuit featuring small campfires to spread out around with Rail Explorers. Bring your own marshmallows to enjoy while you savor twilight across the Narragansett Bay.

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Paradigm Escape Rooms

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Where: 94 William Street, Newport, RI
Admission: $49.50 per person

Demure, mysterious, and cloaked secrecy, the moment you step into Paradigm Escape Rooms the autumn harborside streets become a distant memory as you are transformed into another world. "Locked" in a dark room, with friends or family, that’s scary enough right? Then add in the pressure of having to work together to crack a code to get out. Located in the historic district in Newport, Paradigm Escape Rooms are the unique culmination of theater, engineering and art. Offering two immersive experiences, groups between 2-6 guests can choose between two rooms, The King's Tomb or da Vinci’s Test, each a 1-hour experience. Dare to play?

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Harbor Cruises

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When: Through mid-October
Where: Newport Harbor
Admission: Prices vary

There's something intoxicating about a fall harbor cruise—when the water remains warm but the air is newly crisp. Help raise the sails on a legendary America's Cup yachtspot seals lounging off the coast on an education vessel, or sip a mimosa on an 80-foot, turn-of-the-century-style pilot schooner

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Escobar's Highland Farm Corn Maze

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When: Now - November 5th, Fridays - Sundays
WhereEscobar's Highland Farm
Admission: $10 ages 12 and up, $8 children 5-11, free for children under 3 (cash only)

Get lost in the 8-acre corn maze at Escobar's Highland Farm. Not to worry, they'll rescue you if you get lost. 

Escobars Corn Maze

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Pick-your-own Experiences

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These fall months harvest the perfect opportunity for some of our favorite cozy-weather activities: pumpkin & apple picking, hayrides & corn mazes, and more. 

When you find your hands itching for some pick-your-own experiences, find all the spots you can head to, here.

Trinity Church Pumpkin Patch

 

Farmaesthetics Pop-up at Sweet Berry Farm

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When: Thursday - Saturdays
Where: Sweet Berry Farm, Middletown, RI

The natural and sustainable beauty brand, Farmaesthetics, will be hosting a pop-up shop at Sweet Berry Farm through the fall. Shop and swoon over the assortment of sustainable products and accessories, open weekly on Thursday - Saturdays through October 18th. 

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Goat Hikes At Simmons Farm

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When: Dates vary
WhereSimmons Farm
Admission: $10 - $40

When nature calls (literally), head over to Simmons Farm in Middletown for a two-hour goat hike around the historic family-owned farm. Led by farmer Karla and her crew of adventurous, spirited goats, you'll get your own goat to walk on a leash along the designated trail. Stop along the way to feed your goat a treat and to take in stunning views of the preserved farmland, and conclude your journey with a cup of hot chocolate.

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Simmons Farm Goat Hike

 

Apple Cider Bar at The Chanler

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When: Saturday + Sundays (Closed for private event on 10/15)
Where: The Chanler at Cliff Walk 

Spend your Saturdays and Sundays throughout the fall at The Chanler at Cliff Walk's new Apple Cider Bar. Visit the outdoor bar and enjoy a mulled cider from Rose Hill Heirlooms, and if you are looking for a boozy cider, choose from a selection of liqueurs for an elevated cider experience. 

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When: Weekends through October
WherePachet Brook Tree Farm + Escobar's Highland Farm

Head to Pachet Brook Tree Farm, a 90-acre family-run farm in Tiverton, for a 30-minute hayride through the fields and woods decorated for the season, ending at the pumpkin patch. Hayrides are also offered at Escobar's Highland Farm in Middletown.

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